KICK Talk

In Episode 84 of Kick Talk, Eddie and Andrew continued the Chat Takeover with a focused, community-led conversation on where Kick is heading next.They reflected on a major milestone as the platform crossed 100 million users, and what that growth means for the future of live streaming. The discussion highlighted moments like Ice Poseidon’s “Bachelor” event, pointing to a new wave of live content that feels more authentic and interactive than traditional formats.The hosts also tackled botting and inflated metrics, outlining a shift toward algorithmic discovery that prioritises real engagement, and addressed the realities of multistreaming and creator attention. On the product side, they shared progress on a recommendation-driven homepage, ongoing improvements to mobile and TV apps, and how third-party developers can help shape the platform through API feedback.Driven by real-time community input, the episode gave creators a clear view of how Kick is evolving its product and priorities.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In Episode 78 of Kick Talk, Eddie and Andrew kept the Chat Takeover format going with a community-led conversation on the next phase of live streaming.The hosts unpacked Twitch’s move to allow combined chats for multistreaming and why they see it as a positive step for streamer growth across platforms. They also touched on the growing mainstream attention around streaming culture, including a Netflix documentary featuring creators connected to the space.On the product side, they shared updates on the mobile app, where recent improvements reduced crash rates and memory usage, and clarified that payouts for the clipping program are increasing as it continues to drive creator discoverability. The conversation also covered brand partnerships, moderation improvements, and a gradual approach to ads designed to protect the viewer experience.For creators and viewers trying to understand where streaming is heading, this episode offers a clear read on the moment.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In Episode 77 of Kick Talk, Eddie and Andrew kept the Chat Takeover format rolling, pulling questions directly from chat to unpack the week’s biggest shifts in live streaming.They discussed Kick’s continued growth, including the influx of YouTubers and TikTok creators joining the platform, and the wider attention live streaming is receiving, from mainstream media coverage to Netflix’s upcoming Inside the Manosphere documentary featuring several Kick creators. The conversation also tackled viewbotting head-on, with both hosts acknowledging it as an industry wide issue and encouraging stronger accountability across platforms.On the product side, they shared updates on dashboard reporting and PayPal integration, clarified that Stripe remains the source of truth for financials, and highlighted major progress on the mobile app, which now serves the majority of Kick’s viewers. Ads are still in development, with a deliberate focus on protecting the viewer experience, and improvements to clipping tools and creator tooling are firmly on the roadmap.They also addressed multistreaming and KPPP fairness, Kick’s decision to prioritise creator investment over major sponsorships, and why live streaming must stay competitive against short form platforms.Transparent and community driven, this episode reinforced Kick’s long term focus on live content and creator-first growth.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In Episode 76 of Kick Talk, Eddie and Andrew kept the Chat Takeover format rolling, turning the show into an open arena for raw, unscripted conversation about the state of live streaming.They tackled major platform shifts, including Twitch’s contract changes and the fallout from moving legacy creators off guaranteed 70/30 splits. The hosts pushed back on platform loyalty culture, arguing creators should diversify and avoid putting their entire community in one place. The episode covered moderation strategy in controversial categories like Monkey, where Kick has chosen heavy human oversight to preserve creative freedom without sacrificing safety. They also discussed IRL streaming growth, why collaboration matters more than chaos, and confirmed support for creators in regions like Iraq.Transparent and community driven, this episode reinforced Kick Talk’s role as a space where creators can ask hard questions and get direct answers about platform decisions that affect their livelihoods.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In Episode 75 of Kick Talk, Eddie and Andrew continued the Chat Takeover format with a live, community-led Q&A focused on platform priorities and the state of live streaming in 2026.They discussed why live streaming is trending upward again, including the wave of creators arriving from TikTok and YouTube, and the tension around “fast-tracking” established names. The hosts argued it’s a net positive for the ecosystem, making it easier for creators to migrate and grow on Kick.On the product side, they revisited the community feedback list and confirmed the biggest focus remains mobile performance, with two parallel projects underway. They also covered PayPal gifting, the 95/5 revenue model, KPPP integrity and tabbing, upcoming chat controls that let creators set stricter entry requirements, and progress toward a creator analytics dashboard. The episode wrapped with updates on Pitch Kick’s return, DreamHack negotiations, and how ads are expected to roll out in 2026 with creator opt-in.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Kick Talk, Eddie and Andrew keep things community-focused, taking live questions and reacting to real-time feedback from chat. They break down the fallout from recent TikTok instability, and why a growing wave of creators are looking for a more reliable home on Kick, before expanding into what that shift means for the wider streaming industry.The hosts also unpack Kick’s global growth, including the move to bring Brasileirão League football in Brazil into the live-streaming ecosystem. The conversation gets candid on trust and integrity too, including why Kick removed 1,500 creators from KPPP for view botting and the ongoing push for authentic metrics. Later, Sneako joins the stream to talk about his record breaking 250-hour month, creator growth, and why Kick’s clipping program is a game changer for discoverability.If you want real platform updates, creator strategy, and unfiltered community discussion, this episode delivers.THE GUEST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/sneako⁠KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Kick Talk, Eddie and Andrew continued the chat takeover format and turned the show into a live UX triage session. Instead of guests, they pulled feedback straight from chat, built a running list of fixes and feature requests, then put it all into a StrawPoll so the community could rank what mattered most.The top priorities that surged to the top were general mobile performance, an analytics dashboard, further API improvements, a first-time chatter alert, more SuperMod tools, unban requests per channel, fixing the sub button on mobile, a Hype Train-style feature, more channel points options, and direct downloads for clips and VODs.It’s one of the most practical Kick Talk episodes yet, with real pain points, real priorities, and a clear snapshot of what the community wants next.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In Episode 72 of Kick Talk, Eddie and Andrew continue the chat takeover with a live Q&A full of platform updates, tough questions, and behind the scenes transparency. They cover everything from Kick’s recent stability improvements and how the team will communicate planned maintenance, to creator focused topics like sponsorship strategy, discoverability, and why investment remains centred on streamers. The hosts also respond to feature requests and fixes, including the ability to hide moderator badges, improvements to chat polls, more integrations, and ideas for a more engaging unban request system.The episode tackles bigger conversations too, including the reality of third party VOD recording, and what’s next for Drops, with plans to partner with tier-one publishers. They also explore longer term ideas like expanding live support and how live streaming could evolve alongside sports viewing and real time chat.They close with major updates on what the community wants most: PayPal is in technical testing and coming soon, and ads are still on the way, with the team focused on rolling them out without ruining the viewer experience.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this community-led episode of Kick Talk, Eddie and Andrew take direct questions from chat and dive into the unfiltered politics of live streaming, from major creator activations to IRL content that crosses the line.The discussion includes a live appeal from Polish creator Adam Grabowski, who joins to explain his permanent ban and argue for a second chance. Eddie and Andrew break down how appeals are handled, where enforcement gets complicated, and how moderation decisions are made in real time.They also cover key platform updates, including a live mobile app audit, Kick’s expansion plans for India, and early talk around a potential KickCon and Kick Awards, plus new ideas for community discovery and streamer updates.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Eddie and Andrew kick off the new year with a community-focused episode on what live streaming looks like in 2026 and how Kick plans to stay competitive. They break down the latest viewership trends, the rising threat of short-form content, and exactly how Kick plans to level up the viewer experience to stay ahead.They also tackle major community topics including streamer safety, the challenges of IRL moderation, and Kick’s approach to esports. Eddie shares updates on the mobile app rebuild, progress on personalisation and discovery, and the long-awaited arrival of PayPal.The episode closes with a deep dive into view botting, authentic engagement, and how KPPP rewards consistency and organic growth.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In the final episode of the year, Eddie and Andrew break down Kick’s biggest moments of 2025 and what’s coming next. They recap the platform’s 120% year-on-year growth, major launches like Kicks, Predictions, the Xbox app and the rebrand, plus creator programs including Kick Bounties, Pitch Kick and Kick Road.Then they open the floor to a live Q&A on the 2026 roadmap, covering non-intrusive ads, Kick Turbo, mobile and IRL streaming upgrades, the Public API, bot prevention, moderation tools, creator analytics, vertical content and the future of console streaming.If you want the real behind the scenes update on where Kick is headed, this is the episode.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this festive episode of Kick Talk, hosts Eddie and Andrew connect directly with the community answering questions and unpacking the biggest updates shaping the future of live streaming.Recorded just days before Christmas, the conversation covers several major platform developments, including the quiet rollout of the Kick Go Live mobile app on iOS and Android, and the official launch of Kick on Xbox. The hosts also share insights into the evolving product roadmap, touching on Discord integration, VOD retention, and upcoming personalisation and recommendation systems.Community and policy questions take centre stage as Eddie addresses topics like Polish creator revenue, 18+ content categories, and how the Trust Team is improving moderation and platform safety. Whether you’re a creator focused on growth or a viewer curious about Kick’s long term direction, this episode offers a clear look at the foundational changes shaping the platform’s future.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Eddie and Andrew open the floor for a relaxed, community driven Q&A, tackling the biggest questions coming straight from chat.The hosts share major product roadmap updates, confirming the new mobile app and in-app streaming are very close to launch. They also announce the creation of a dedicated Trust Team, focused solely on fighting view bots and preventing abuse of the verification system. The conversation also covers tougher topics, including the appeals process for banned creators, the rise of VTubers, and a milestone moment for the platform with The Game Awards reaching a 245,000 peak CCV.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ern, Community Manager for Rust at Facepunch, joins Eddie and Andrew for a masterclass on building one of gaming’s most loyal and passionate communities.She breaks down how the platform’s first Rust Drops campaign became a record-breaking event, generating 24 million watch hours and over 3.5 million drops claimed. She shares Facepunch’s surprisingly small-team philosophy and how creator loyalty helped overcome early stigma around the platform.A must-listen for anyone interested in community building, creator culture and the behind the scenes magic that powers Rust.THE GUEST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/errn⁠KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Musa USA, the Baltimore food-truck owner turning cooking into must-watch IRL content, joins Eddie and Andrew to share his remarkable journey from Turkey to building a thriving business and a loyal Kick community.Musa explains how he uses his Kick stream as the centre of his business, supported by a remote tech team so he can focus on serving customers. He opens up about the realities of streaming in Baltimore, including unforgettable regulars and a terrifying armed robbery.He also speaks on why Kick’s freedom and support matter for small business creatorsTHE GUEST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/musa_usa⁠KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Eddie and Andrew return with Part 2 of their open AMA, continuing their commitment to transparency and answering the community’s biggest questions.They dive into the long running discussion around lurkers versus bots, breaking down the difference between genuine passive viewers and what they call sophisticated tabbing. The hosts also share important updates on why Kick remains in Beta, explaining that console apps are the final piece still in development, and provide the latest details on the upcoming in-app Go Live feature.The episode wraps with clear answers on whether emotes count toward KPP engagement, the rollout of localised payment rails such as Pix and BLIK, and community concerns about moderation consistency.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Eddie and Andrew host an unfiltered AMA (Ask Me Anything) tackling the heated controversy surrounding the Kick Partnership Program (KPP). Streamers Adin Ross and Ice Poseidon join the debate for one of the most intense Kick Talk episodes yet.The hosts clarify that KPP rates remain unchanged, but the platform has become smarter at detecting view bots and tabbing, ensuring rewards go to authentic viewers. Adin argues the system penalises legitimate event-driven spikes, while Ice Poseidon calls KPP “the greatest thing to ever happen to streaming” for mid-sized creators.With over $144 million paid out globally, the discussion widens to creator freedom, content quality, and Kick’s effort to combat industry-wide bot inflation, offering a rare, transparent look behind the numbers.THE GUESTS► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/adinross► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/iceposeidonKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ben Dixon, CEO of TLDDR, joins Eddie and Andrew for a masterclass on how AI is transforming content creation and discoverability.Ben breaks down his revolutionary tool, TLDDR, which uses AI to clip content live in real time and automatically post to up to seven social platforms with one click. The hosts reveal that the Kick Clipping Program generated 3.3 billion impressions in a single month, sparking a deep conversation about how automation can empower small and mid-sized streamers.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Streaming OG Ice Poseidon sits down with Eddie and Andrew for an extremely candid discussion on moderation, politics, and the future of live streaming.Ice Poseidon reveals he's ending his hiatus by streaming from a cruise tomorrow and provides his surprising, "business take" on moderation: arguing that punishments should be based on a creator's "value versus liability" to the platform. The hosts and Ice also debate the improvements in KPPP detection of inactive viewers and Ice pitches his next major event: an "intense summer camp" for streamers.THE GUEST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/iceposeidon⁠KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Game industry veteran Todd Harris (Co-founder of Hi-Rez Studios and CEO of Ghost Gaming) joins Eddie and Andrew for a masterclass on the creator economy, platform strategy, and the future of live streaming.Todd details his journey co-creating Smite and pioneering the early free-to-play, digital distribution (Steam) model. Then the trio discusses the future: why "authentic human attention" will be the new battleground against AI-generated content, and the strategic importance of Kick's massive growth in non-English speaking markets like Turkey and Latin America.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Streamer Rexzilla and NASCAR driver Cody Ware join Eddie and Andrew for a historic conversation about a world-first partnership: Rexzilla’s brand becoming the full primary sponsor of Cody Ware’s #51 Cup Series car.Rexzilla shares the organic origin story, how the partnership began when Cody’s brother spotted him streaming on Kick’s front page, and explains why this full-car sponsorship marks a major win for streamers everywhere. He also opens up about the intense NASCAR vetting process his brand had to pass.Cody Ware gives an inside look at life on the track: his 38-race schedule, the training required to endure extreme heat, and NASCAR’s growing global reach. Together, they reflect on how Kick’s platform features and community made this groundbreaking collaboration possible.THE GUEST► ⁠⁠⁠kick.com/rexzillaKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

UFC and Power Slap content creator Nina Drama joins Eddie and Andrew to share her incredible rise, from aspiring streamer to working with one of the biggest brands in combat sports.Nina opens up about her humble beginnings, starting with nothing but an old MacBook Air and a community that taught her how to stream. She reflects on the persistence it took to land her UFC role, including her viral moment with DC, the challenge of earning her interview with Izzy, and how Kick’s free speech advocacy made it the right platform for her. Nina also teases her next move, going all in on IRL streaming and documentary storytelling.THE GUEST► ⁠⁠⁠kick.com/ninadramaKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Streamer Cuffem joins Eddie and Andrew to break down his massive $90K betting win and his bold choice to reject a Twitch partnership deal to remain independent. He reflects on how his raw, “loose cannon” style and the loyalty of his BAU (Belt to Ass University) community helped him become the first creator to appear on Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon. The trio dives into the core differences between an “actor” and a “creator” mindset in streaming, and unpacks why brands often fail to recognise genuine talent.THE GUEST► ⁠⁠kick.com/cuffem⁠⁠KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rampage Jackson joins Eddie and Andrew to talk about his leap from the UFC octagon to the KICK livestream, and why he’s never looking back.The MMA icon explains how he embraced the community by creating chaotic content (Mud Wrestling, Taco Tuesdays) and collaborating with top streamers, crediting his 800 million views on clips for bringing a brand new, older demographic to live streaming. THE GUEST► ⁠kick.com/rampagejacksonKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Australian IRL streamer Tazo joins Eddie and Andrew to share how he went from Twitch OG to Ice Poseidon event MVP, and how KICK turned his side hustle into a full time career.Tazo opens up about his signature “nontent” style, and how KICK’s 95/5 split helped him earn in a day what used to take a month. He also dives into Ice Poseidon’s scavenger hunts, strategy secrets, and key feedback on improving KICK's polls and adding IRL bounties for creators.THE GUEST► ⁠kick.com/tazoKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Polish streaming star MokrySuchar (Dominic) joins Eddie and Andrew to unpack the massive migration of Polish creators to KICK, and the fallout from Twitch’s censorship and management issues.Dominic breaks down the fears around KICK’s Partner Plus Program (KPPP) and what creators need to feel secure: local payment options, higher bitrate, and an official roadmap for the platform’s future. THE GUEST► kick.com/mokrysucharKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

OpTic Hitch, Creative Director at OpTic Gaming, joins Eddie and Andrew for a deep dive into the future of esports and multi-platform content creation.Hitch breaks down his three-POV streaming model with Team Summertime, explaining how each member uses different platforms to give fans unique perspectives and reasons to tune into multiple streams. He shares his vision for the platform’s esports potential, including an “ESPN SportsCenter” style approach to gaming content, complete with live coverage and chat integration.Finally, Eddie reveals an unexpected piece of history: how Kick’s foundation came from a grassroots RuneScape community.THE GUEST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/teamsummertimeKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Industry analyst and strategist Devin Nash joins Eddie and Andrew for an unfiltered conversation about the current state of the live streaming industry and what it will take for platforms to build trust and sustainability.Devin breaks down the challenges of combating view botting, arguing that Kick must take “draconian measures” to remove bad actors and rebuild cultural trust among creators and audiences. The discussion dives into Kick’s advertising model as the primary path to profitability, and exposes the major mistakes competitors made in ad sales.They also tackle Kick’s cultural perception, including the gambling stigma, and explore what the platform needs to do to attract creators who want a stable, long-term career in live streaming.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

IRL streamer Mhyochi joins Eddie and Andrew for an inspiring conversation about growth, financial freedom, and thriving as a creator in the real world.Mhyochi shares how the Kick Partner Plus Program (KPPP) helped her become a better streamer by removing the pressure of constant sub-grinding. She recalls the viral moment comparing a $140 day on another platform to a $1,600 day on Kick, and how her community’s move completely changed her career.She also recounts life-risking IRL moments in Mumbai and Turkey, plus what it was really like streaming from a cross-country supercar rally. THE GUEST► kick.com/mhyochiKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

DonutOperator, the former police officer and massive YouTube personality, joins Eddie and Andrew to discuss his career evolution into one of the biggest political commentators online!He details the censorship issues he faced that led him to build his own streaming platform, Pepper Box TV, and how Kick's environment allows him to maintain creative freedom. THE GUEST► kick.com/donutoperatorKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Kick Talk, Andrew sits down with platform veterans BB Jess, ThonggDeLonge, and Berkel to unpack the future of live streaming and what it takes to build lasting communities.Fresh off DreamHack, they break down the evolution of the Kick Stage, creator-led festival ideas, and what could be next for Atlanta. Andrew also shares updates on KCIP, the push toward 100% organic viewership, and upcoming creator tools like Stream Teams and an Editor Dashboard.Plus, Berkel joins live from his custom streaming van to reveal the tech behind top-tier IRL streaming, before the group dives into platform culture, fair enforcement, and how clipping is shaping discoverability.THE GUESTS► ⁠kick.com/bbjess► kick.com/thonggdelonge► kick.com/berkelKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Eddie and Andrew sit down with Big E, one of the first creators signed to Kick, for a transparent deep dive into what it really takes to build a live streaming platform from the ground up.The conversation covers Kick’s global expansion strategy across Spain and Latin America, the ongoing fight against botting and metric inflation, creator conversion trends, moderation challenges, and what it will take to move beyond being seen as “Twitch 2.0” and truly innovate live streaming. They also explore the future of IRL events, community features, clip curation, and the rules around multi-streaming for KCIP creators.If you want an unfiltered look at Kick’s long term vision and the real business behind the platform, this episode is essential listening.THE GUEST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/bige⁠⁠KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Eddie brings together OG creators Yuppy and IGYPC, plus LATAM superstar Westcol, for a deep dive into Kick’s growth and global future. They break down new features like Sidekicks, the Public API, mobile streaming, and creator dashboards, and also pitch major ideas, including a LATAM vs NA boxing event and localised tools for worldwide expansion.THE GUESTS► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/yuppy► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/igypc⁠► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/westcolKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hosts Eddie and Andrew welcome Entourage from Regiment GG and LATAM streaming icons Coscu and Spring for a powerhouse episode exploring community, culture, and global growth on Kick.Entourage shares the story behind Regiment GG, America’s largest military gaming community, built to combat veteran suicide and isolation through gaming camaraderie. Then, Coscu and Spring dive into the LATAM takeover, revealing why creators across the region are thriving on Kick after years of being overlooked and underpaid elsewhere. They discuss the platform’s explosive growth in Latin America, and the region’s 2M-viewer December boxing event. THE GUESTS► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/coscu► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/spreen► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/entxurage► kick.com/regimentggKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Eddie and Andrew sit down with Comeback, M80 CEO Marco Moreau, and Sam Pepper for an explosive episode on Kick’s growth, esports disruption, and moderation debate. From a $50K IRL event to a space bet, this one dives into creator incentives, co-streaming, and what it means to be the “HBO of live streaming.”THE GUESTS► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/comebackKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Eddie and Andrew sit down with Stream Charts’ Nazar, Slasher, and a surprise guest Trainwreckstv for a heated, unscripted debate on Kick’s brand, bans, and the future of streaming. They break down 200M+ hours watched, the DreamHack takeover, and Kick’s next phase: investing in creators and expanding into esports.KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Activist Kristabyte and Kick News host Hanridge join Eddie and Andrew for a raw discussion on free speech, platform safety, and Kick’s 95/5 revenue plan. Krista pushes for transparency on sustainability and the new IRL policy, while Han calls for tools like a Clip Wallet and rewind button to elevate creator culture.THE GUESTS► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/kristabyte⁠► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/hanridge⁠⁠KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Phase 2 Partner CroweGamingg (Crow) sits down with Eddie and Andrew for a straight-talk confrontation, detailing his journey from Army veteran and Regiment GG streamer to successful full time creator.THE GUEST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/crowegaminggKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

OG creator Fousey and Complexity Gaming CEO Jason Lake sit down with Eddie and Andrew for a discussion on authenticity, esports, and the long-term vision of the platform.First, Fousey celebrates his successful Fight Night debut, detailing his career of defying the rule of being "stuck to one" content category. He commits to longevity on the platform and reveals his plan to turn his fighting tryouts into the next big league.Then, Jason Lake delivers a raw analysis of the “esports winter”, urging platforms to seize the opportunity and rebuild the industry’s foundation. He addresses the brand perception challenge facing the ecosystem today, and reveals his personal plan to return to streaming.THE GUESTS► ⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/fousey► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/complexityKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

OG streamer Chopsticks (Choppy) and UFC BMF Champion Max Holloway join Eddie and Andrew for an insightful conversation on streaming loyalty, creator reinvention, and community building.Choppy shares her bold pivot from Fortnite OG to GTA RP and IRL streaming, including the on-stream tattoo moment that marked her transition. She reveals how she escaped the feeling of being “trapped” by one game and found new creative freedom.Then, Max Holloway explains why most celebrities fail at streaming, opening up about his commitment to Apex Legends, Stake streams, and his direct connection with fans. The group wraps up with a fun debate about the community’s most requested idea: a Kick Barbecue (KickCon) live event.THE GUESTS► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/chopstix► ⁠kick.com/maxholloway⁠KICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In Episode 10, streamer Ali Boba and Larry Settembrini, Global Sponsorship Head at DreamHack, join Eddie and Andrew to unpack the business behind streaming partnerships and the evolution of live events.Ali Boba breaks down her record breaking year on Kick and how “healthy toxicity” and unfiltered authenticity turned her community into her biggest strength. Then, Larry takes us behind the scenes at DreamHack, revealing how he challenged industry norms to make DreamHack one of the first major festivals to partner with Kick pushing a platform-agnostic, community-first model that’s redefining live entertainment.The crew also dives deep into upcoming Kick features like Kick Currency and Hype Train, debating how creators, brands, and fans will connect in the next generation of live experiences.THE GUESTS► ⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/alyb0baKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Streamers DemiSucks and Ice Poseidon join Eddie and Andrew for a candid discussion on the cost of going viral and the future of platform events.First, DemiSucks shares the reality of having her unfiltered commentary weaponised in viral clips and how she manages her content. Then, Ice Poseidon reveals he paid a contestant $50,000 out of pocket after a massive tech failure during his Hunger Games event, and pitches a revolutionary "Kick Games Con." The hosts and guests also debate the platform's investment strategy, arguing for creative content over unmotivated celebrity signings.THE GUESTS► ⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/demisux⁠► ⁠kick.com/iceposeidonKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hear the unfiltered truth from three Kick creators! Ryda, PartyLikeAMotha, and Ac7ionman join Eddie and Andrew for a packed episode:Ryda reveals how the KCIP program allowed him to quit his job but demands the platform solve the Call of Duty streaming restrictions imposed by Activision.PartyLikeAMotha delivers tough love on the mobile app's shortcomings, pitches an idea for a massive celebrity concert event, and asks for key mod features.Finally, Ac7ionman speaks about his controversial journey and why the platform's flexible TOS allowed him to "discover himself as a man" through authentic content.THE GUESTS► ⁠⁠⁠kick.com/ac7ionman► ⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/ryda► ⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/partylikeamothaKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode brings together three creators representing the platform's diverse content ecosystem. Dr Soup from Kick Tournament Network (KTN) joins Eddie and Andrew to discuss building community-focused esports from scratch and pitches the idea for a "Special Events" homepage row. Next, Steamy Streamers (Keith) discusses being the first creator in the Featured Rotation program and why genres and tags are crucial for creator discoverability. Finally, Aurora Phoenix, the platform's first signed VTuber, reveals her new model, talks about the VTuber community's massive loyalty, and asks about virtual attendance for VTubers at live events like DreamHack.THE GUESTS► kick.com/kicktournamentnetwork► kick.com/steamy_streamers► kick.com/auroraphoenyxKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Kick YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music streamer Lady Desiree, former Facebook star King Slayer, and OG partner Lauren Shayla join Eddie and Andrew for an honest look at the creator grind, from revenue and growth to authenticity and community.Lady Desiree reveals how Kick’s 95/5 split led to her biggest earning months yet and why she’s pushing for API song list integration to help music creators thrive. King Slayer explains why he turned down partnership offers to stay authentic, sharing powerful tips on using short-form content to drive discovery. Finally, Lauren Shayla opens up about combating bullying and hate speech, and the surprising story of how she got engaged to her moderator, a relationship born from her community.THE GUESTS► ⁠kick.com/ladydesiree► ⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/kingslayer► kick.com/laurenshaylaKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dubz Music, Panda Skills and Streamer analyst Pike2C join Eddie and Andrew for a deep dive into the platform's foundation. The episode features a major Kick Roadmap ("Kick Tree") reveal, outlining upcoming Apps, Creator Tools, and API Integrations. Pike challenges Eddie and Andrew with an 11-page critique of the new web UI. Dubs discusses how the platform is investing in music and arts content. Finally, Panda shares his success journey, emphasising the need to be "unapologetically you" and pitches a hot take on implementing a non intrusive ad system.THE GUESTS► kick.com/pike2c► kick.com/dubzmusic► kick.com/pandaskillsKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode features three creators shaping the platform's future. Shakty G details his journey from viral stream stunt to massive charity work, including his planned 1,000 km walk for Lebanon. Next, veteran MsSavage AF holds an unfiltered discussion on the platform's negative reputation and how to combat doxxing and toxic front page trolls. Finally, streaming pillar BB Jess talks about the power of content reinvention, the push for a KickCon live event, and the game changing potential of live translated captions for global streaming.THE GUESTS► kick.com/shaktyg► kick.com/mssavageaf► kick.com/bbjessKICK TALK PODCAST► ⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com/eddie⁠⁠⁠⁠OFFICIAL LINKS► X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kickstreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kick.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠► YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KickStreaming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠